Philadelphia to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Philadelphia–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.78/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.75/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
August typically sees increased freight demand as retailers prepare fall inventory ahead of Q4 peak season, while summer vacations reduce carrier availability. Philadelphia-Detroit is a consistent secondary lane with steady manufacturing demand supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Midwest freight patterns remain steady post-summer with balanced supply and demand; carriers maintain reasonable availability on this established corridor with typical rejection rates around 15-20%.
🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.
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